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- Climate
- CTV News
Heavy rains lash southeastern China after Tropical Storm Podul makes landfall
People hold umbrellas in the rain in Hong Kong, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 as Tropical Storm Podul was moving away from the partially autonomous city. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei) TAIPEI, Taiwan — Heavy rains lashed parts of southeastern China on Thursday as Tropical Storm Podul made landfall after leaving one missing on the self-governing island of Taiwan. School was canceled in Hong Kong and Macao. Some Macao streets were closed because of flooding, and Hong Kong suspended court proceedings. The Hong Kong Observatory, the meteorological agency for the city, advised residents to stay away from the shore. Podul made landfall shortly after midnight in Fujian province, downgraded from typhoon strength. About 15,000 people were evacuated from seaside areas in southern China ahead of the storm, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Southern Taiwan was cleaning up after Podol made landfall Wednesday on its east coast as a typhoon before traveling out into the Taiwan Strait about five hours later. One person was missing after being swept out to sea, about 100 people were injured and 8,000 evacuated to shelters. Electric company workers moved swiftly to restore power following complaints over a slow response following earlier storms. Separately, one person was reported dead and three others missing after heavy rains triggered a landslide Wednesday in Yunnan province in southwestern China, state media reported. In Beijing, the body of a village leader who went missing more than two weeks ago in a flood was found Wednesday, bringing the death toll from that disaster to at least 45 people. The 51-year-old official died while on her way to evacuate two old people, according to a statement issued Thursday by the Beijing Communist Party committee. It didn't say how she had died. Both she and her husband, who also died in the flood, received posthumous recognition as 'Outstanding Communist Party Member of Beijing,' the party statement said. The Associated Press
Newsweek
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
China Reveals Major Boost to Aircraft-Carrier Force
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Chinese media reported that the number of fighter pilots recruited for the country's aircraft-carrier fleet hit a record high this year, as part of the East Asian power's rapid naval buildup. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for further comment via email. Why It Matters China operates the world's largest navy by hull count, with over 370 ships and submarines in service, including two aircraft carriers. In June, both aircraft carriers were simultaneously deployed to the broader Western Pacific, demonstrating the country's growing naval power. While the United States continues to possess the world's largest aircraft carrier fleet—with 11 operational vessels—the Chinese navy is set to commission its third and most-advanced aircraft carrier, with reported plans to build the nation's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. File photo: The Chinese aircraft carrier CNS "Shandong" sails into Hong Kong on July 3, 2025. File photo: The Chinese aircraft carrier CNS "Shandong" sails into Hong Kong on July 3, 2025. Chan Long Hei/AP Photo What To Know China Central Television reported on Friday that the People's Liberation Army Navy—the official name of the Chinese navy—has recently concluded its pilot recruitment for the year. The intake includes high school graduates, students from naval aviation schools, and recent bachelor's and master's degree graduates from both military and civilian universities, the report said. It described the recruitment sources as "increasingly diverse and optimized." The report said that both the number of candidates meeting the standards for carrier-based fighter pilots and the proportion of qualified applicants have reached record levels. While the report did not provide exact figures, it added that "tens of thousands of young students" across China had "enthusiastically" signed up for naval pilot recruitment, significantly expanding the recruitment and selection base compared to previous years. Citing a military expert, Chinese state media Global Times said that the recruitment performance aligned with the development of the country's carrier-based aircraft, referring to the increasing variety and number of planes designed to operate from aircraft carriers. Last November, the Chinese military officially unveiled two carrier-based fighter jets—the J-15T and the J-15D. Unlike the original J-15 variant, the T model is capable of taking off from all three Chinese aircraft carriers, which use two different aircraft launching systems. Meanwhile, the D variant of the J-15 family is designed to conduct electronic warfare missions, matching its U.S. counterpart—the EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft. The Chinese military is also developing a stealth carrier-based fighter aircraft as one of the variants of the J-35 family, alongside the J-35A, which is designed for the nation's air force. Chinese J-15 carrier-based fighter jets are displayed during the open event of the aircraft carrier CNS "Shandong" in Hong Kong on July 3, 2025. Chinese J-15 carrier-based fighter jets are displayed during the open event of the aircraft carrier CNS "Shandong" in Hong Kong on July 3, 2025. Dai Menglan/China News Service/VCG via AP What People Are Saying Chinese military affairs expert Fu Qianshao told the Global Times on Friday: "The fact that pilot recruitments have reached a new high shows that the intake is steadily increasing, which aligns with the development trend of China's carrier-based aircraft." The Pentagon commented in its report on Chinese military power: "In 2023, the [People's Liberation Army] transferred the majority of [People's Liberation Army Navy] land-based fighter and bomber aircraft, air defense, and airfield units to the [People's Liberation Army Air Force] to refocus [People's Liberation Army Navy] efforts on developing a carrier-based aviation force." What Happens Next Chinese pilots assigned to carrier-based aviation units will need to be capable of both flying aircraft and operating electronic warfare systems in the future, the Global Times reported—raising the bar for professional skills and expanding the demand for talent across disciplines.
Toronto Sun
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Hong Kong police offer rewards for tips leading to the arrest of 19 overseas activists
Published Jul 25, 2025 • 3 minute read Police officers stand guard at a flag raising ceremony to mark the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Photo by Chan Long Hei / AP HONG KONG — Hong Kong police announced rewards for information leading to the arrest of 19 overseas-based activists for their roles in what they called a subversive organization abroad, accusing them of violating a national security law imposed by Beijing. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Police said in a statement Friday that the group, Hong Kong Parliament, aimed to promote self-determination and establish a so-called 'Hong Kong constitution,' alleging it was using illegal means to overthrow and undermine China's fundamental system or overthrow the institutions in power in the city or China. On request by the police, the city's court issued arrest warrants for activists Elmer Yuen, Johnny Fok, Tony Choi, Victor Ho, Keung Ka-wai and 14 others. They are alleged to have organized or participated in an election abroad for the Hong Kong Parliament, as well as setting up or becoming members of the group. According to a Facebook statement by the group on Jun. 30, its election drew some 15,700 valid votes through mobile app and online voting systems. It said the candidates and elected members came from various regions, including Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, the U.S., Canada and Britain. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While the group calls itself Hong Kong Parliament, its electoral organizing committee was founded in Canada and its influence is limited. Among the 19 activists, police have already offered 1 million Hong Kong dollars ($127,400) for information leading to the arrest of Yuen, Ho, Fok and Choi when previous arrest warrants were issued against them. For the remaining 15 people, rewards of 200,000 Hong Kong dollars ($25,480) were offered, urging residents to provide information about the case or the people. 'The investigation is still ongoing. If necessary, police will offer bounties to hunt down more suspects in the case,' police said. They also called on those wanted to stop their actions while they still can, saying that they hoped the activists 'will take this opportunity to return to Hong Kong and turn themselves in, rather than making more mistakes.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Yuen said in a Facebook live broadcast that the election was not quite successful in drawing active participation, and that the police campaign would help the group rally support for the resistance movement. 'It helps us with a lot of advertising,' Yuen said. During the live chat with Yuen on Facebook, Sasha Gong, another person targeted by the bounties, accused Hong Kong of becoming a police state. She said she is U.S. citizen and would report her case to the U.S. authorities and lawmakers. Over the past two years, Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants for various activists based overseas, including former pro-democracy lawmakers Nathan Law and Ted Hui. They also canceled the passports of some of them under a recent security law introduced to the city last year. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The moves against overseas-based activists have drawn criticism from foreign governments, especially given the former British colony was promised that its Western-style civil liberties and semi-autonomy would be kept intact for at least 50 years when it returned to Chinese rule in 1997. In March, the United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in 'transnational repression' and acts that threaten to further erode the city's autonomy. But Beijing and Hong Kong insist the national security laws were necessary for the city's stability. Hong Kong police have maintained that the Beijing-imposed law applies to permanent residents in Hong Kong who violate it abroad. In retaliation for the U.S. move, China in April said it would sanction U.S. officials, lawmakers and leaders of non-governmental organizations who it says have 'performed poorly' on Hong Kong issues. Toronto & GTA Columnists Sports Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls
Glasgow Times
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong to boost patriotism
The Shandong entered the city's waters alongside another vessel from its battle group in the early hours of Thursday. According to state media, two destroyers and a frigate had accompanied the aircraft carrier into Hong Kong. The warships will be open for public visits this weekend. All 10,000 available tickets for visits have already been claimed by eager residents. Two thousand of them were for seeing the Shandong, while the others were for one of the destroyers and the frigate, local media reported. People watch the Shandong sail into Hong Kong (Chan Long Hei/AP) The arrival of the carrier comes days after the Asian financial hub marked 28 years since it was turned over to China after more than a century of British rule. The ship is China's second aircraft carrier and first to have been fully self-built. It is smaller than US carriers, carrying 24 Shenyang J-10 fighters. China has redoubled its patriotism drive in Hong Kong since crushing anti-government and pro-democracy street protests in 2019. A large number of opposition figures have been imprisoned after the passage of a sweeping new national security law. Hong Kong enjoys a degree of semi-autonomy and civil liberties compared with other major Chinese cities. But its government has no jurisdiction over military and foreign affairs, with Chinese military officers and a garrison of land, sea and naval forces based in the city. The Shandong is China's first domestically built aircraft carrier (Chan Long Hei/AP) In April, the Chinese military sent the Shandong, named after the Chinese province of the same name, to conduct training exercises with some naval and air forces in the eastern sea area and airspace of Taiwan, a self-ruled island Beijing claims as its territory. Beijing sends warplanes and naval vessels towards Taiwan regularly, and it has stepped up the scope and scale of these exercises in recent years. A month later, the Shandong and China's first carrier, the Liaoning, stirred considerable attention by conducting joint exercises in the Pacific beyond what is referred to as the first island group, showing a degree of assertiveness not seen before. The Liaoning, built from an unfinished hulk purchased from Ukraine, visited Hong Kong in 2017. Another carrier, this one with a flat top rather than the 'ski jump' type decks used by the first two, is undergoing sea trials, and a fourth is under construction.
Western Telegraph
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Western Telegraph
Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong to boost patriotism
The Shandong entered the city's waters alongside another vessel from its battle group in the early hours of Thursday. According to state media, two destroyers and a frigate had accompanied the aircraft carrier into Hong Kong. The warships will be open for public visits this weekend. All 10,000 available tickets for visits have already been claimed by eager residents. Two thousand of them were for seeing the Shandong, while the others were for one of the destroyers and the frigate, local media reported. People watch the Shandong sail into Hong Kong (Chan Long Hei/AP) The arrival of the carrier comes days after the Asian financial hub marked 28 years since it was turned over to China after more than a century of British rule. The ship is China's second aircraft carrier and first to have been fully self-built. It is smaller than US carriers, carrying 24 Shenyang J-10 fighters. China has redoubled its patriotism drive in Hong Kong since crushing anti-government and pro-democracy street protests in 2019. A large number of opposition figures have been imprisoned after the passage of a sweeping new national security law. Hong Kong enjoys a degree of semi-autonomy and civil liberties compared with other major Chinese cities. But its government has no jurisdiction over military and foreign affairs, with Chinese military officers and a garrison of land, sea and naval forces based in the city. The Shandong is China's first domestically built aircraft carrier (Chan Long Hei/AP) In April, the Chinese military sent the Shandong, named after the Chinese province of the same name, to conduct training exercises with some naval and air forces in the eastern sea area and airspace of Taiwan, a self-ruled island Beijing claims as its territory. Beijing sends warplanes and naval vessels towards Taiwan regularly, and it has stepped up the scope and scale of these exercises in recent years. A month later, the Shandong and China's first carrier, the Liaoning, stirred considerable attention by conducting joint exercises in the Pacific beyond what is referred to as the first island group, showing a degree of assertiveness not seen before. The Liaoning, built from an unfinished hulk purchased from Ukraine, visited Hong Kong in 2017. Another carrier, this one with a flat top rather than the 'ski jump' type decks used by the first two, is undergoing sea trials, and a fourth is under construction.
